Arc Héré
A triumphal arch linking Place Stanislas and Place de la Carrière, built to honor Louis XV, with a gilded statue group gleaming on top.
The Arc Héré was built in 1752–1755 and named after the architect Emmanuel Héré. Modeled on ancient Roman triumphal arches, its front reliefs celebrate the peaceful achievements of Louis XV, and at the top a gilded group of statues depicts the goddess of Fame. It forms the gateway between the new town and the old, and the link between two World Heritage squares. Passing through is free. Standing beneath the arch and looking back at Place Stanislas is a classic photo spot, and the view is even better once the lights come on at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
- Place Stanislas
- Place de la Carrière
- Basilique Saint-Epvre
- Palais des Ducs de Lorraine – Musée Lorrain
- Place d'Alliance
- Parc de la Pépinière
- Grande Rue (Old Town)